Kennedy Dam

TR-Rappahannock River· Stafford, Virginia· Earth· 24 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Kennedy Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	24 ft (taller than 42.5% in VA)
Dam Length	420 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	340 acre-ft
Normal Storage	230 acre-ft

Surface Area	18 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
NID ID	VA179008

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Lake Carroll Service District c/o Stafford County

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kennedy Dam?

Kennedy Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Kennedy Dam?

Kennedy Dam is owned by Lake Carroll Service District c/o Stafford County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Kennedy Dam?

Kennedy Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kennedy Dam?

Kennedy Dam has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.